The MSOA recently posted a notice that the Pa testing lab has detected CapsaicinThe MSOA said that the use of Capsaicin is discouraged with horses participating at all tracks in the Commonwealth. I contacted the RMTC and they informed me that Capsaicin is a very stronganalgesic and that a test has been developed to detect it.

Thank you to the MSOA for publishing this information before a postive is called.Thank you to the Pa testing lab for giving us a heads up before calling the substance.Thanks to the RMTC for not being secretive and answering my query quickly and honestly.

RMTC says that it is a "strong" analgesic. 20 years ago the Pa lab started calling benzocaine positives. It took us a few weeks to figure out that the benzocaine was in mineral ice and many of us were using mineral ice. Some of us were lucky enough not to win. I consider it a GIANT step forward for the lab to notify us and for Kim Hankins and the MSOA board to get the information out to us without delay.

hmmm last week I severely sprained a ligament in my knee. (Ended up in the ER, been hobbling around in a brace) Been icing it all week, now ready for some linament. I was going to try capsaicin. I'll let you know how well it works... and please let it be as strong as advertised!

Good Job, Thanks for the heads up. One warning was issued for 35 ccs in the jug day before.A vet told me that 60ccs in the jug 48 hours out should not be a problem, but I am looking for better information then that. Let me know if you hear anything else.